Collins defends military action against the Iranian regime
Mike CollinsU.S. Representative for Georgia at the statement date.
Collins defends the military action as protecting America from the Iranian regime and ending its sponsorship of terror.
“the United States will no longer stand idly by while our enemies plot against us”
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He credits Trump with acting against enemies of the United States. He describes the troops’ mission as protecting America and removing a sponsor of terror. This justification establishes a position beyond prayers for troops.
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He credits Trump with acting against enemies of the United States.
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He describes the troops’ mission as protecting America and removing a sponsor of terror. This justification establishes a position beyond prayers for troops.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Collins defends the military action as protecting America from the Iranian regime and ending its sponsorship of terror.
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